The MINI Cooper Essential Trim is a front wheel drive car, with its engine located in the front, and a 5 door hatchback bodyshell.
Its 1.5 litre engine is a turbocharged, double overhead camshaft, 3 cylinder that has an output of 134 bhp (136 PS/100 kW) of power at 4500-6500 rpm, and maximum torque of 220 N·m (162 lb·ft/22.4 kgm) at 1480-4100 rpm.
The engine supplies its power through to the wheels by means of a 7 speed automatic transmission.
The MINI Cooper Essential Trim weighs a stated 1305 kg at the kerb.
It is claimed to attain a top speed of 207 km/h (129 mph), official fuel consumption figures are 6.3/4.2/5.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined NEDC, and carbon dioxide emissions are 115.0 g/km.
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